[ D a i l y B i k e T h r e a d ] - /dbt/ More lean than /d

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>>16799612

bikers r gay

>>16799673
*cruiser riders are gay.

ded

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Should I?

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>>16799794
Apparently they are mental bikes. Do it.

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Why doesn't Yamaha get with the times and make their V Star bikes fuel injected? Would be nice if they innovated off of their current engines and added a 6th gear overdrive for them as well...

>bike is supposed to be ready today
>still no call from dealership

I guess my first ride will be next Friday then, can't register the fazer this week )^:

>>16799847
Why not call them?

>>16799827
>cruiser line
>get with the times

you missed the point of cruisers

they're supposed to be dated shit. the moment you start making a cruiser good, you start making it into a standard.

Thoughts on sub 10k Goldwings 2001 and newer? I didn't get a response previous thread so asking again.

>>16799854
Called them, I can pick it up later and maybe register it tomorrow

>>16799612
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/barossa-area/motorcycles/1981-yamaha-xj550-unfinished-project-in-a-box-/1140509163

Would this be a bad idea for a first bike? I'm mostly competent with wrenching

>>16799928
What's even the question? My rights are that they are motorcycles.

>>16799961
I don't think that someone else's unfinished hackjob would be a good idea, what kind of bike are you looking to get?

>>16799981
Some road bike with a capacity of 350-650, have restrictions for the first few years where I live, 650cc and/or some power to weight figure

>>16799988
I think he means that you don't want to be the guy to finish someone else's project. It's a pain in the ass

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>>16799988
What do you think of the SV650, Fz-07 or Ninja 650?

>>16799961
Yes. You want to ride your first bike, not assemble an ikea bike and find out you didn't use a bolt.
Get something cheap, running and Japanese.

>>16800000
Czech'd

>>16799673
t. cager hacked by CIA

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>>16800000
SV650

>>16800023
>thicc

>>16800023
probably doesn't comply to the AUS license restriction

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>>16800040
>License restrictions

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>>16800040
Get one with the LAMS ecu
swap it out for the full power one when you want to

don't forget to filter kit kat

>>16800023
OBESE

>>16799998
>>16800010
>>16800000
Bikes are still pretty alien to me at the moment.

Already been recommended the sv650. can't legally ride the FZ-07 for my first few years on the roads.

Aesthetics shouldn't matter for my first bike that I'll probably highside while pushing it to the back yard. I'll just go something cheap and jap then

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>>16800053
don't talk about my dog that way

>>16800054
GS500 then

>>16800054
how long will you be on LAMS for?
SV650 can be found relatively cheap and you can de-restrict them to the full ~75bhp for about $200 and ten minutes of work

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>>16800054
Sv650 is a great first bike.

>>16800061
Chocolate lab is best doggo

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>>16800040
probably not

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Has anyone ridden one of these?
How well do they hold up, drive, handle?
Pros? Cons?

Also why did they ever stop production of these smaller displacement bikes? Seems like they would be extremely profitable by appealing to commuters, new riders, and people who just want to try riding motorcycles for fun but not be too committed.

>>16800128
Americans grew too heavy to be perambulate by means of small displacement motorbikes

>>16800128
what country are you in? seems like everywhere but the US has 125CC bikes all over because of license restrictions.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H93kPnDQEqA

bi-monthly inspiration repost.

>>16800141
Grom a shit though

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>>16800128
>Also why did they ever stop production of these smaller displacement bikes? Seems like they would be extremely profitable by appealing to commuters, new riders, and people who just want to try riding motorcycles for fun but not be too committed.

Because every chinky company started to make copies, and when you can buy a reliable Vietnamese copy for $500 brand new or a Chinese copy for under $400 where is the profit?

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So HD is actually trying to make a standard motorcycle. I actually like its look.

http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Motorcycles/street-rod.html

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>>16800163
i mean what advantage do those bikes have over the CBR125? you get a bike that looks like a bigger bike o people can't tell you're on a tiny bike, and don't get mistaken for a hipster riding a "cafe racer" as these older style of light bikes have been renamed

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>>16800173
>I actually like its look.

>>16800173
and just think how everyone will call it a "girl's bike"

>>16799966
I meant as in that price point will they have too many miles, too worn down, riddled with problems etc. I probably should have been more specific.

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>>16800173
>If you're going to hit it, hit it hard. The All-new Street Rod™ is built to take you to the edge. It's got a new High Output Revolution X™ engine that redlines your adrenaline level at 9000 rpm. Drag style bars with bar-end mirrors, new 43 mm inverted front forks and piggyback reservoir rear shocks let you shred traffic like you're starring in your getaway scene. One twist of the throttle and you'll never look back.


SHRED TRAFFIC

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>>16800204
>mfw I bought a HD 1200 custom as my first bike and all the guys at the dealership monthly bike meet laughed at me behind my back and told me that only girls buy/ride sportsters

>>16799855
But my cruiser is fi with 6 gears. What does it mean!!!

>>16800253
It's means you have a cruiser with all of the today's modern innovations that make a polished diamond that much better.

>>16800268
You meam polished turd?

>>16800209
You'd be better off looking and asking forums, or at least posting the ad here.

It all depends on how a bike was maintained and ridden. A 19k wing that has never had an oil change is a much worse buy them a 55k mile example that has been maintained flawlessly

>>16800271
To each their own.
As long as I'm on two wheels I don't give a shit.

>>16800000
>SV650
Probably the best all-rounder of the 3. Can lean and accelerate good enough
>Fz-07
Can't lean for much due to sub-par suspension but it's a good city hoon machine
>Ninja 650
Would be the best for longer highway riding trips, but slower and no knee dragging

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>>16800271
>Assmad Nissan fangirl detected

>>16800285
you can upgrade the suspension on the Fz-07, i've seen a set a cartridge forks that are just drop in.

Why can't the Ninja drag knee? the old one probably has higher pegs than both the FZ and the SV

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>>16800285
>slower and no knee dragging

no, the old one did this fine and the newer one is like 20kg lighter or something and has better suspension.

honestly where do you people come up with this shit.

>>16800290
>you have to upgrade the suspension straight out of the factory in order for a bike to be good
nah it's a good bike i swear

>>16800180
Can't remember how many times I chrashed the bike, had the same exact model and color. My rim stickers were red tho. Fun beginner bike. Faster in the corners than aprilia rs.

>>16800302
If it's a first bike, is not like you'll know the difference

>>16800290
Why go through the trouble? There are so many bikes on the market, one is sure to fit every need perfectly without having to drop more money into it.

>>16800317
it's also a waste of money

>>16800302
yeah, because no one swaps a GSXR front end onto an SV650

>>16800297
Eh I rode the 2015 model for a few hours and the rear end felt floaty as hell. Terrible read out of it and you can never feel what it's doing.

>>16800321
If new, yes, if used, not a bad choice.

>>16800325
no one with a brain does, cartridge emulators and racetech springs work better for less.

>>16800325
You can get GSXR front ends for like $100 and it still handles pretty good without it. Stock FZ07 is good for wheelies and looking like a douche and that's about it.

>>16799827
>Why doesn't Yamaha get with the times and make their V Star bikes fuel injected?

Because their customers aren't autistic about EFI. Go buy something different if carbs kick your ass. No need for overdrive because those engines don't need low RPMs to survive. Retooling to add it would be absurd.

Keeping cruisers the same helps build aftermarket support over time, which in turn makes for more sales because buyers know they have aftermarket support.

>>16800000

>naked, naked, faired

wouldn't the z650 be the better comparison for this class? Though I guess the z650 is just a naked n650 anyway

>>16799928
Gold Wing forums exist. This is not a Gold Wing forum. This is /dbt/. Buy a DRZ. Honda a shit.

Really, you are choosing the second worst possible resource by asking here. The worst possible resource would be a place where no one sends you to brand specific forums.

Pick model which interests you, goto forums, look for problems (no model of anything has no problems) and check out what owners like.

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>>16800326
that doesn't mean they can't lean or bloody drag knee because they'll do both fine.

+ the new Z650 has totally different (read: linkage rear) suspension and again, weighs much less.

>>16800173
You have to give them credit for giving the non-cruiser market a shot.

>>16799961
I worked on those when they were new, and that's not new and it's been raped.

Buy a runner and use your wrench-fu to ensure drivetrain is healthy. I don't worry about cosmetics since bike bodywork is so easy to fix or replace, but you don't want to do engine work because they aren't worth rebuilding.

>>16800349
Cool your jets, it was hyperbole.

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Shopping around for my first bike, thinking about getting a new Duke 390, 2017 or 2016. It will be used daily for commuting. Thoughts?

>>16800352
totally, and it looks like that one might even be able to handle, but the salesmen and Harley owners are always going to give people who buy those bikes shit

>>16800361
>*posts KTM reliability meme*

>>16800361
POO

>>16800361
do it, tell us about it. How much is it going for?

>>16800361
>1 cylinder
if it was a v-twin it would be GOAT but it must shake like hell being a 400cc single.

>>16800240
Dealers don't know shit about Sportster history. Visit xlforum for people who do.

Most modern Harley riders are ignorant and think advertising and memes are truth.

Link is down today for whatever reason:

http://xlforum.net/

>>16800379
Normies don't care, sadly.

>>16800361
Take a rider course no matter what you buy.

>>16800173
It honestly still looks like a cruiser-type motorcycle to me.

Looks way too long to be a standard and the foot pegs still look like they're in front.

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Finally bought my first bike.
> 2002 Ducati Monster 620
> 2800 miles
> $2850
Rode it yesterday morning for a bit and couldn't be happier other than some possible gunk built up in the fuel system from not being ridden much.
Took it to the shop yesterday so I could get it running like a top for riding season. Here's what I'm having done.
> timing belt changed
> all fluids flushed (br,cl,oil,fuel)
> New filters
> injectors cleaned
> valve job
> chain greased
> maybe reflash the ecu? Don't remember
> I'm sure something else I'm not thinking of
Gonna run me $600
And I need new tires because the set that's on there are 15+ years old.
Couple questions...
Is there anything you guys think I should have done that I haven't listed?
What fuel would you recommend running?

>>16800368
$5k CAD new with ABS.

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>>16800388

>>16800388
Congratulations. Read your owners manual, the recommended fuel will be in there

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>>16800387
>weight
>516 lbs
>power:
>doesn't say they only post the torque

>>16800397
what province?

>>16800404
BC

>>16800388
it probably needs tires too if it's been sitting that long and not being ridden they're probably dry rotted to hell but you'll easily be able to tell by looking for cracks in them.

I'd install some frame sliders so when you inevitably drop it you don't scratch it to fuck, they're a good investment.

Also you should buy a shop manual and start doing some maintenance yourself otherwise it's going to get pricey quick.

>>16800361
Don't buy new for firstbike

Never had a bike in my life, never ride one. I want to buy a bike but it's pretty far away from my home. How do you even transport bikes?

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>>16800409
Hello fellow cuck

>>16800409
Insurance probably won't rape you too much then I guess. it's p. bad in ON.

but this guy knows what's up. Better to by used off the bat >>16800417

>>16800418
Ride it or put it in a trailer/truck

>>16800424
nah we still get raped by insurance it's just not quite as bad. I pay $140/mnth for my liter peter but we only have 1 insurance provider so even if you feel like you're getting raked over the coals by them, the only alternative is to ride dirty or not at all.

>>16800418
You don't want your first time riding a bike on the road to be when you buy it and ride it home. Uhaul rents trailers for motorcycles

>>16800380
Normies should stick to cars and shut their fucking pieholes instead of jabbering about subjects they know nothing about. I have fun enlightening them when they do it around me.

Harley personnel ESPECIALLY should know their shit since they use history to market their product.

I only interact with mechanics and parts counter people, and have maybe spent a hundred bucks in HD dealers in the past twenty years. I shop online instead. If you get a Harley, immediately get the factory service manual/manuals and parts catalog. They are outstanding and totally worth it.

BTW Sportsters can be punched out over 100 cubic inches with little fuss.

>>16800399
The fuel recommended 97 or something else the states doesn't have. I was told ethanol can be a pain in the ass for motorcycle engines.
>>16800414
Frame sliders, completely forgot! Thanks
I'll try to find a PDF of the manual

>>16800388
Buy shop manual, goto and get familiar with Ducati forums.

>>16800451
Ethanol is no problem for a bike that recent but do not let it sit because ethanol absorbs water.

Ride it and you'll be fine.

>>16800451
Europe uses Research Octane Number, you probably use Pump Octane Number.

97 RON is the same as 93 PON, so just get the highest octane you can which should be 93.

>>16800422
Hi

>>16800424
Ya, I have been looking at used sites and preowned, but most things seem overpriced or sketchy. I am also kiind if impatient, I finished my skills test last week and don't want my skills atrophy.

>>16800451
Look up the difference between Aki and Ron for octane rating. You'll have to use premium probably.

>>16800445
I want to see a 100 cube sportster irl. That would be hektik

>>16800422
Fuck I want that bike

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>>16800493
I sold it to a women for her first bike, it's probably sitting in a junk yard by now.

>>16800514
Rip in piece. I need to list my bike to get one

Should I remove my baffles?
>Gain 2 hp
>Lose hearing

>>16800578
should be wearing earplugs anyway

>>16800589
>Everybody around me loses hearing

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>>16800591
they're all arseholes anyway

>>16800597
I just need some vice grips to remove the silly safety screws they put in.

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>Go to order some sleeker front and rear turn signals
>Shipping costs more than the parts

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Finally got my new front fairing, and now I'm wondering why the fuck I ever rode without one.
New rear fairing and seat should arrive sometime before the events at bike week :^)
>Parts unlimited pls deliver
Obligatory "what are you guys doing today"

>>16800616
Hell yeah man, looks great.

>>16800616
Cleaning my bike up and probably getting a tattoo today

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Why are motorcycle companies in a passing contest to see who can get the lowest seat height?

I'm 6'3 and I want a bike that isn't a tourer or cruiser that fits me; is that too much to ask?

Pic related, sexy bike I can't fit well on.

>>16800660
Lower center of gravity is better than a higher center of gravity.

Manufacturers can only accommodate so many sizes, so dwarves and giants miss out.

Manlet master race.

>>16800616
Changed the oil and air filter on muh truck.

Maybe will buy a sportster basket case if I can get the buyer to not sell it to me for a price of an assembled bike.

>>16800445
I want a new sporty with buell heads and some sick cams.

Then I can make the Road Rossies eat my weenie from stoplight to stoplight.

>>16800401
Litterally a prettied up monkey model.

Its a step in the right direction however.

>>16800629
Thanks, trying to clean it up cause I'm on Daytona and my workplace hosts a "bike night", needless to say I don't want people looking at a 36 year old piece of trash, slightly less trash works for me

>>16800000
Good middle of the road bikes. Comfortable upright position. Linear power. Just good, reliable, standard bikes. Not much else to it. Ideal for beginners or commuters who don't give a shit about what they ride but want some comfort + passing power on the highways

>>16800660
made for japs

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>>16800660
Get a meme machine

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>>16800726
>>16800660
seconded

>>16800726
Is it sleeping?

>>16800660
I'm the average male height and I can't quite flat foot my bike, just don't get one made for japanese manlets.

>>16800745
What bike

>>16800748
secret

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REEEEEEEEEEE

>>16800750
Its a grom isn't it?

What bikes are popular in the Shire?

>>16800758
no

>>16800757
They are correct though.

>>16800726
What dual sports are the best?
I would prefer a Japanese bike because I don't have the money to do crazy maintenance that some euro bikes require.

>>16800750
>T. Nobike

>>16799794
>paying 4k for a dirt bike

>>16800816
no i just don't like posting it on here because jealous shitbike owners always point out some minor detail they don't like about it like dirt on my mirror or the shape of the swing arm or something.

>>16800823
NO
BIKE

>>16800211
This can't be real.

>>16800823
t. Nobike

>>16800823
Unless you ride some absurdly tall dualsport with raised suspension, there's no reason you can't flatfoot a bike if you're a normal height.

nobike.

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>>16800826
>>16800836
STOP BULLYING

>>16800823
>T. Numale nobike

>>16800845
No bikes shouldn't come into these threads because so many people recommend shitty overpriced bikes.

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>Looking at clutch slave cylinders because my clutch is pretty heavy
>Want to get the one in gold to match the few gold highlights of my bike currently
>No photos of it on the bike
>Looks slightly yellower than gold in the photosjavascript:;
>Could just be the lighting
HELP

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>>16800865
I want it to match this colour

>>16800865
have the emailed the manufacturer?

>>16800844
"Normal" height is like 175, can't flat foot any dual sport like that, retard.

>>16800874
no why?

>>16800879
>5'9"
>normal height
Of course it's a fucking manlet.

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>>16800865 (You)
I could also get this one which looks pretty good but it's more expensive and ships from italy.

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would you? Like if somebody offered to do it for free to your baiku?

Are naked bikes bad on the highway?

Shit rider anon reporting in from yesterday
>Fractured my foot and have the retard boot.

>>16800894
I'm not him and I'm actually 170. Jelly they make bikes for me?
Post the average height of your country, retard.

>>16800907
if you're a feeble old man, yes.

I've done 12 hour highway rides at like 140km/h average and been fine on my naked.

>>16800907
kinda depends on your gear but yes its very tiring and loud. At least on the Autobahn, i guess american highways are rather slow in comparison?

>>16800907
No, you can actually let the wind keep you up and rest the back if you lean over the tank.

>>16800918
>12 hour highway rides at like 140km/h average
What the fuck did you do, Calabria - Norway?

>>16800907
They're fine, you just get a bit fatigued

>>16800891
they may be able to take a picture or let you know if it's just the light in that pic, or the retailer might

>>16800918
>>16800907
I do multi day tours on a jetted drz. You'll be fine.

>>16800926
I live in Canada, that never even got me out of the province. It was probably 10 hours actual riding when you subtract fueling up and eating/peeing.

>>16800934
I actually just found one that's supposed to be just as good, cheaper, and looks the right colour thanks for the suggestion though

>>16800911
If you're not at least 183cm you're a manlet.

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>>16800909
did baiku ded or no?

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>>16800903

>don't touch my baiku

>>16800903
I don't even know what that is

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>>16800903
>that welding

>>16800982
Those welds look fine anon.

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Should I swap in a R6 rear shock on my FZ-6? Worth the effort?

>>16800986
That's an ugly fucking bead

>>16800968
I'm fine with that.

>>16800993
I've seen worse. It looks like it was done with a MIG welder so you can only do so much.

>>16800979
Looks like a hydraulic clutch on what's originally a wire?

As nice as hydraulic clutches are, I wouldn't do it. As soon as you drop it, it will fall on that master cylinder and break it off.

>>16800903
What bike is this anyway?

>>16801003
Considering it's 640cc and an air-cooled suzuki I think the only bike that fits is the DR650.

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>>16800806
Drz400
Wr250r
Dr650
Xr650
Bottom two if you are looking to do more long distance/highway riding. All have good maintenance periods and reliabilty for the most part

>>16800974
baiku is fine just scratched up. rode it home

>>16800806
>I don't have the money to do crazy maintenance that some euro bikes require.
It's mainly just ducati with their dumb valves that this comes from

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Is this too much bike for a beginner?

>>16801094
a picture of the engine would be nice

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>>16801109

>>16801045
ktm

>>16801124
You'll be fine, single cylinder?

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>>16801132
5.7 v10

I dunno, it just feels too much bike for a neofite

>>16799928
Goldwing a shit

>>16801136
Should be ok as long as you're careful.

do you see that dial near where you put your hands? that's the throttle indicator. if you keep it under 50 throttle there is no danger of wheelie. Thats why its red over 50.

I only recommend 50+ throttle for experienced writers.

What if i go past 50?

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>>16801136
It is, you really need that front fairing for the insane highway pulls. Loncin GOAT.

Watching yourself riding is so depressing, riding feels so fast but when you watch it on video it's so slow.

I wish you guys could see this
>0icture a well built guy, 'bout 190 or so on a 20cm tall bike

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Reposting the picture my roommate sent me for lels

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>Honda CB 500
>completely dissassembled
>found in a barn
>€750

bad idea right

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Look at them, they're so cute together
>>16801238
If i told you "no", would you even believe it?

>>16801238
How much time do you have?

>>16801238
in that condition? Could get it in working condition for that price.

>>16800153
I won't ever approach being that good. And I'm okay with that.

>>16801094
>Is this too much bike for a beginner?
No, you still need a seat and some fairing for the gas tank.
And keep it chained at night for chrissake.

>>16801238
how confident are you with wiring and carburetors

>>16801238
hell no
buy a gun and shoot yourself in the foot instead
why would you pay someone to take a pile of junk from their lawn?

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>>16801238
Looking at a bike and not bring able to ride it sucks, and you'll be looking for a long time

>>16801094
I think that's not enough bike for anyone. You need to get the rest of it

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>>16800173
whatever happend to track bike aesthetics?

>>16800578
You're not going to gain 2 hp.

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>>16801152

>>16801217
>having a roommate

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>>16800000
This isn't a Twingo ass.

>>16801441
I'm 21 my dude, is still fun. Plus we have separate rooms and bathrooms so that is clutch

>>16801217
lel. On the last group ride I went to there was a guy on a DRZ vaping in his helmet

>>16801459
>having a roommate

>>16801506
>Not having a bike

>>16801506
If I weren't living with my father I'd live with roommates for sure.
Who's so stupid to pay a whole rent?

Apparently you.

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Cruisers suck

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>>16800361
You will drop it
seriously everyone drops their first bike, therefore buying new is not recommanded.

Pretty good bike tho, very good handling, very fun, probably the best with R3,ninja300 etc as beginner bikes.

But KTM is a pain in terms of reliability, price, maintenance..

At least if you buy new you will have everything sorted out and under warranty wich balances the issues of buying KTM.

t.owner of an adventure 990 for 2 years who was tired of the constant maintenance to do on it, the heating, the rusting, the cheap plastics, the oil consumption, the expensive maintenance costs and the absolutely abbhorent client service. ( maybe i found the wrong ones)

>>16801538
I could afford to do it, but then i couldn't afford anything fun. It's definitely something I want to do in a few years though, people suck.

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>>16800000
shivvy a best

>>16801538
i used to have roommates and i will never ever go through that shit ever again.

people fucking with your shit, people being bitches, asking you to do shit they can do, them not cleaning shit etc.

Enjoy being cucked though while i enjoy my whole place to myself and my own garage

>>16801614
Where are you located shivvy?

>>16801635
This is mostly true ice lived with like 14 other people, and my current roommate is the only one I have liked to live with

>>16801635
>roommate with my 2 friends
> we all get along fine, ask permission before using stuff, pay shit on time, clean up properly
Feels good. We go on rides together and wrench on bikes all the time, pretty much the arrangement of dreams.. if only I could fug them.

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>>16801238
Djaaaaaaaaaaaaysus christ stay the fuck away from that. If you want a project look for something that you can at least buy in one piece.

Don't take it even if it's for free. Hell don't take it even if they pay you 750€.

>>16801659
>posting facebook tier memes

>>16801638
bologna, italy
sometimes rimini
occasionally florence

>>16801677
p.s.: if you're pedro you can say so
nobody cares here

>>16801677
Florence was tight. I really liked it there

>>16801677
So getting parts for your bike is easy?

What bikes do most people ride in Italy?

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Im going to ride about 1000km this weekend.
Its the first time I ride such a distance.

What should I bring with me?

>>16801694
a bike

>>16801694
spare ass

>>16801635
Wasting money on rent is retarded.

>>16801686
You're not welcome in Italy.

>>16801691
i'd say it's marginally easier than others, but only because i only ever order critical stuff, the rest i do myself

scooters are insanely popular, anyone can ride one since 14yo and most faggots here have a tmax and a bmw

as for real bikes, there's an insanely large harley club, lot's of spoilt kids and richfags on monsters, the occasional hypermotard and lots of bmw cows

keep in mind i live 500 meters from ducati itself

>>16801703
2 bad 4 u

I want to go to Greece though that's one of the few Mediterranean French countries I haven't been to

>>16801713
>mediterranean french
r u 4 realz?

>>16801718
Beach countries my bad

>>16801713
You're not welcome in Greece either.
Italiani e greci, una faccia, una razza.

You can send your sister, though.

>>16801733
his sister is shit

Any Americans here ever try to ride a motorcycle in Europe? Will they accept our bogus American motorcycle licenses?

>>16801744
no
moto licenses ara a bitch to transfer pretty much anywhere
expect a shitton of paperwork

>>16801733
Whether or not you want it, I'm cumming ;)

>>16801739
Tru

>>16801694
Water
A tire plug kit
A camera
Any evidence you need to ditch but have been too afraid to dispose of locally.

>>16801739
He's worse than shit so it's okay.
>>16801751
A pleb cruisercuck like yourself will never understand and appreciate the greatness of a place like Greece.

>>16801778
>the greatness of a place like Greece
I'll take things that don't exist for $500, Alex.

>>16801792
There are no categories for $500

>>16801792
It's literally one of the most beautiful places on earth and the cradle of western civilization.
Gotta be a special kind of stupid to not appreciate that.

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She's in the shop, anons.. I'm sad now. I did meet a CBRnon while riding to the shop though.

>>16801694
Some water, good earbuds, a protein bar or two because gas station ones can be expensive.

>>16801778
>Implying it takes any intellect to appreciate mykanos
But I'd have a lot of fun going up the coast

>>16799794
If you want your hands and ass rattled off by sheer vibration and can chop down a tree with your right leg, buy this. Previously owned one and miss it like crazy

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>Go to renew my insurance
>Guy beside me is getting insurance on my bike
>Eavesdrop on their conversation?
>"What are you insuring today?"
>"a h-honda 125"
>"Ok, which model?"
>"honda g-grom"
>She laughs
HE BOUGHT INTO THE MEME

>>16801824
>tfw you will never ride a literal meme

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>>16801824
Fun bikes though, wouldn't pay for one unless I was loaded with 3 grand of throwing money

>>16801367
You spent a week trying to get carbs out of their boot and 2 to clean them, you could have been riding it if you actually worked on it

>>16801778
Funny thing is though, not even the Greeks appreciate Greece right now. The refugees do.

Really makes you think

>>16800000
SV650

The only issue i broke the speedometer twice

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Anyone know a good cheap enduro/allroad jacket (around 100 euro)?

Looking at O'neal Baja but it doesn't seem to have a winter liner. Anyone got experience with it or knows if it work well with low temperatures?

>>16801833
It did suck. That rubber was fucked though, I had to torch them off.

But yeah think if a guy like me had to do a whole bike. It's nice that the VT is working flawlessly right now. Even the air shocks hold pressure.

>>16801824
>inb4 you ride a z125

>>16799794
if it's in good condition that's a damn good price, so buy it regardless because you could make money reselling it
that is, if you will be able to let go of it

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>>16799794
there are some bikes that will try to kill you

and then there are bikes that will murder your entire family

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>>16801848
z125>grom

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>>16801842
How'd you break a speedo?

>>16801816
>mykanos
*Mykonos

Well if you're only going there to suck cocks of course you won't need any intellect.

So sad.
>>16801834
>not even the Greeks appreciate Greece right now
Of course they don't enjoy not having a salary. What do you know anyway?

>>16800865
Looks like the Ducati design and bolt pattern from Oberon. I'd say unless you have gold foot pegs or something, the other gold accents aren't in the way for a glaring comparison.

>>16801870
I know that it's pretty cuck worthy to rely on your government for income, then have them not provide you any :^)

Gyros are the bomb though.

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I'll keep asking until I get an answer
why did they put mufflers on racing bikes?
>backpressure
there's the expansion chamber for that
>tuning of the backpressure
there's the power valve for that
>noise
there were no noise limitations that I know of

>>16801884
Did they not have noise limitations in the 80s or 90s?

>>16801888
gp500 was there until 2001 and I dont think they had noise restrictions in any racing event, not even the 125
I could be wrong, but it seems weird

>>16801859
is there a way to fix the cutouts on the side of the tank so that they fit someone taller than 4 feet?

>>16801867
It was a 2001 S model with clocks, ragged it a fair bit and both times they failed was coming down from the naughty end of the speedo very slowly. When i came to a stop apparently i was still doing 40. Couldn't be bothered getting it fixed again so spent the last 6 months of ownership guessing my speed and somehow kept my licence clean

>>16801884
In some cases a racing series does not have noise limitations - but most of the tracks do.

Also, a 500cc twostroke without a set of mufflers will have negative effects on the rider after a few dozen laps.

>>16801902
I think you're probably wrong. While no racing series probably has noise limits, the trace tracks themselves usually do.

>>16801883
Fuck off, uneducated US scum, go learn about the ancient greek society and history, it would only do you good.

just got a wr500

>>16801935
post whoolies

>>16801542
So does ur mum, but she's not very good at it.

>>16801912
lol nice, I can't help but go at least 10 miles over the speed limit. I don't know it is about a bike that makes it feel way slower than a car.

>>16801931
I know about that. My point is that Greece is in a state of turmoil as of today. It doesn't take a rocket surgeon to figure that out

>>16801884
Have you even run a straight pipe on any large displacement bike at race pace?

Shit's fatiguing as fuck and bound to start causing ear damage (even with plus) near instantly. Bear in mind that for every hour spent racing, a rider might spend a lot more practicing.

>>16801965
>I know about that
Strangely enough I highly doubt it.
How did the new government avoid personal vendettas after the fall of the 30 tyrants?

>>16802006
Nigger I absolutely don't give a fuck about the details and every intricacy. I doubt you know how the Monroe doctrine came about, or why the trail of years ended up in Oklahoma.

Even if you bothered to look it up, just to prove that you're "smarter" it would detract from my point that people really only give a shit about the country they reside in, or came from.

So I have a passing knowledge about the major stuff, but no I don't really know or care that much about the ungracious intricacies of a rock in the Mediterranean.

>>16802033
>details
>intricacy
It's not, though, that's the point, you fucking imbecile, why do you think I even asked?
That's the difference between the history of Greece and some facts about American 200 years old history.
>Even if you bothered to look it up, just to prove that you're "smarter" it would detract from my point that people really only give a shit about the country they reside in, or came from.
>So I have a passing knowledge about the major stuff, but no I don't really know or care that much about the ungracious intricacies of a rock in the Mediterranean.
>hurr durr ignorant and proud!
As I said, I doubt you'd ever understand and appreciate what Greece has to offer, thanks for priveing me right.
God only knows what the fuck did you came to Italy for with that attitude.

>>16802071
To look at churches, eat Italian food, go to museums, party, look at some Ferraris and enjoy the culture.

I'd probably do the same thing in Greece except look at Skoda's and eat Greek food.

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Can somebody look this over to make sure I'm ordering the right thing here?

Trying to replace this ripped up decal but I'm basically retarded when it comes to reading these charts.

All the red highlights are the same shit, right?

>>16802033
>trail of years
>>16802071
>priveing me right

you both tards

>>16802096
Phone posting is a shit

>>16802097
>>16802096
>>16802071
why dont you faggots go to /his/ and quit shitting up /dbt/

>60F+
>decide to get a 2 hour ride in
>take new camera with me
>record entire ride
>come home, happy and content
>look at some footage
>see my fat man-titty in the mirror
>soul crushed
>start writing up craigslist ad for bike

time to kill myself before heart disease does.

I'm a recovering NEET recently cured of joblessness, and I'm currently saving up to buy a vehicle.

Problem is, I live at home with my family with two cars in the garage, 2 cars in the driveway, and two cars on the street. We're at the legal limit for my area, and not one of us plans on moving out in the near future.

For the record, we're all on great terms with each other, it's just that there isn't enough (legal) room for an extra car.

Is it worth looking into a bike for this single reason alone, or should I reconsider my options? I'm also extremely disinclined towards buying a used motorcycle, if I do end up the riding route, simply because I don't know enough about them mechanically to be confident in what I'm buying.

>>16802148
Maybe a scooter would be more your jive

>>16802093
Yes, the different part numbers are just for different colors.

>>16802092
>Skodas
>Greek
wew

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>>16802131
Bro, I feel you.

>>16801976
>>16801922
finally an answer
thanks anons

>>16802148
ok, so
>not mechanically inclined
you lucked out
motorbikes are literally two wheels strapped to an engine
there may be fancy ways to connect them to the power, but they are essentially that

get a used 50 to 150 scooter
will literally use almost no gas, pretty indestructible, can be had very cheap and won't be hard to learn

also dbt is very international, so remember to post country, budget and license bracket (if applicable)

>>16802188
wtf is that cozy on your brake fluid reservoir?

>>16802221
faggotry

>>16802221
Halo 3 band thing I got when I used to play it, was going to throw it out and decided to just put it on.
>>16802237
Always 1 of you.

>>16802214
USA, AZ

I was honestly hoping to spend less than $8k total, including gear and any fees or taxes or whatever, but I want what I buy to last me several years at least. Honestly hoping to get it paid off within a year of buying.

I have no rent or bills to pay, since the folks are saints and I've been keeping my wallet tighter than Las Vegas virgin keeps her legs.

The other thing is that I commute about 40 miles round trip per day to and from work.

>>16802214
I also read the sticky, there's a used bike guide that gives a huge list of things to look over when buying used and I had no idea what half of that shit even is. I really don't think bikes are just an engine duct taped to two wheels

>>16802294
>>16802308
1 - do not finance a bike
2 - do not finance shit in general, drop your american ways
3 - a used first bike will run you 1,5 to 2,5k usually less
4 - consider something like a burgman 400 for enough power, reasonable comfy and a shitton of space in the trunk
5 - yes, bikes really are 2 wheels and an engine, see me taking one apart here >>16801094

the sticky is shit, outdated and made by carfags

just check if it runs and doesn't look too ratty, if in doubt send pics

8k is hueg budget, poorfag way is to get an helmet and gloves, then jacket, then boots, then pants, according to money left

do you have a license? because if not i'm pretty sure you burgers are limited to 50cc and 45mph

>>16802294
>hoping to get it paid off within a year of buying.
>americans
just buy it outright you cunt. Don't fall for the 'building credit meme', you can get into the highest bracket just by paying your phone bills and ordering stuff online for 2 years.

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>>16802148
are you sure you can handle all the pussy you get with a bike?

>>16801912
>speedo shows 10kmh slower than actual speed from factory.
>go 10ks faster to compensate
>ride someone else's bike
>still going 10ks faster past speed camera

Shiiiit.

>>16802404
all speedos come 5-10% off from factory due to legal reasons

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>go try on helmets
>Icon's all fit like total dogshit, not a surprise
>HJC's range between shit (CL17) and meh (RPHAs)
>Bell Qualifier fits in the top but feels weird as all fug around the ears
>RF1200 is pretty much perfect
Yes this is what my poor wallet figured would happen.

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>tfw no spaghetti or udon superbikes

>>16802294
You can easily buy a reliable mid 2000's Japanese motorcycle for $2,500.
>used bike guide that gives a huge list of things to look over when buying used and I had no idea what half of that shit even is
It's a good idea to start getting familiar with the parts of a motorcycle JUST ENOUGH so you can look one over semi-confidently. Helps to have a friend. Motorcycles are pretty simple but you need to know about your machine because the smallest mistakes can have big consequences. You don't have a metal cage to protect you if something goes wrong on the road.
Try to read through the used bike guide, look things up if you don't know what it is to get a general idea so you can spot if something is wrong. When I bought my first bike, I didn't even ride it, I inspected what I could and had the owner start it and ride around in front of me, shifting gears, braking, idling etc.
Also look online at replacement part prices, helps you negotiate.

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>>16802478
Swingarms hnnng
That emvee looks orgasm inducing

>>16802294
Get an fz07, and don't listen to these guys about financing, if you get a decent rate it's not a bad choice, just pay it off as fast as possible.

>>16802549
don't listen to this retard, he gave in to the skid demon.

Virago xv920
1982
1500 burger bucks

What do I need to know about this bike?

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>>16802549
This dealership has the most sexual motorcycles

>>16802570
What state and have you ridden before?

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>>16802556
See attached image >:(

Damn, nice 'busa's. I've been thinking about what to get next, I'm up in the air between the fz1, scout, vtx, or some standard naked like a striple or efzee. How is the cruiser life?

>>16802549
post specs

>>16802586
It's okay. I like the look, and the sound, this one is just really slow. Super comfy though and of you live in America, it makes you feel like you're riding on a bald eagle.

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>>16802595
Of what? My PC?
FX 6350 4500mhz, r9 fury nano. It's the cutest gpu you can buy :3
Laptop is running some i7, 12gigs of ram, Quadro k1000m or something like that.
Post bike

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>>16802611
Post vape specs

>>16802611
>R9 Fury Nano
>yfw GPUs used to be that length at most
Who here remembers ISA video cards?

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>>16802622

>>16802649
Those are the devil's condom

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>>16802622
Im not a douchebag vapelord
Nice tuonos senpai

>>16802643
My friend has an old PC with a GeForce 2, it's pretty cool.